Our Future
The Australian Air Force Cadets has been undergoing a review of its learning systems to make our curriculum and experience contemporary, innovative and engaging.
The mission of the AAFC is ’to inspire and develop young people in the air and space environments to achieve and maximise their potential to contribute to Australia’s success’. To achieve this intent, the AAFC has invested significant resources in the design, development, and implementation of an enhanced, contemporary Cadet Program and on the performance and personal growth of the adult volunteers who actively support the AAFC in an Adult Program.
The Reaching New Heights strategy defines the future learning principles that will become the future foundation of Cadet and Adult learning.
The AAFC vision is to be ‘the best youth development program in Australia’ through providing the highest standard of youth protection and a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique and diverse qualities of its members.
The Cadet Program is recognised as the best youth development program in Australia through a developmental framework designed to inspire and develop young Australians. In company with the Adult Program, they create the community that is fundamental to the AAFC achieving its vision of being the best Australian youth development organisation.
Find out more about the AAFC's contemporary, innovative and engaging Cadet and Adult Programs below. New updates and resources are being released regularly, so please continue to check back in for more information.
Upcoming CLC/ALC Deliverables and Key Activities
Upcoming deliverables | |||
| Program | Deliverable | Delivery Date | Comment |
| Cadet | Silver Extension 1, Gold Extension 1, Intermediate Facilitation | Aug-24 | - |
| Adult | Priority Three Topics, Adult Promotion Pathway | Sep-24 | - |
| Cadet | Silver Extension 2, Gold Extension 2, CUO, SITREP, Senior Missions | Nov-24 | - |
| Adult | PPG Framework | Nov-24 | - |
| Cadet | Guidance Framework | Nov-24 | - |
| Adult | Reaching New Heights Update | Nov-24 | - |
| Cadet | Silver Extensions (3), Gold Extensions (3), Gold Extensions Staff Guide, Learning Assets | Dec-24 | - |
| Adult | Priority Four Topics, Learning Accomplishment Framework | Dec-24 | - |
Previously delivered | |||
| Program | Deliverable | Delivery Date | Comment |
| Adult | Learning Ecosystem - Initial | Delivered (Jul-23) | Buddy and Mentor System and Logbook to be piloted Jan 24, go live in 2025 |
| Cadet | Junior Phase Part 1 | Delivered (Sep-23) | Accessible through the AAFC Learning Hub |
| Adult | Staff Training Weekend One - Leadership | Delivered (Sep-23) | Pilot of the Staff Training Weekend planned for Jan 24, go live in 2025 |
| Cadet | Junior Phase Part 2 | Delivered (Oct-23) | Accessible through the AAFC Learning Hub (Bronze CLP, associated SITREP and Drill foundation) |
| Adult | Priority One Learning Assets | Delivered (Dec-23) | Material will be incrementally made available from Jan 24 |
| Cadet | Junior Phase Part 3 | Delivered (Dec-23) | Accessible through the AAFC Learning Hub (Foundation Air and Space and Field Skills and Aviation) |
| Adult | Learning Ecosystem - Final | Delivered (Feb-24) | Material will be piloted during 2024, with go live in 2025 |
| Cadet | Intermediate Phase Part 1 | Delivered (Feb-24) | Foundation Intermediate (Drill, Field Skills and Air and Space) |
| Adult | Staff Training Weekend Two – Org Understanding | Delivered (Mar-24) | Material will be piloted during 2024, with go live in 2025 |
| Cadet | Intermediate Phase Part 2 | Delivered (Apr-24) | Silver PDL and associated SITREP |
| Adult | Priority Two Learning Assets | Delivered (Jun-24) | Material will be incrementally made available from Mar 24 |
| Cadet | Intermediate Phase Part 3 | Delivered (Jun-24) | Gold PDL and associated SITREP |
Please note: dates, activities and locations are currently fluid and are subject to change.
Updates will be made to the activity calendar regularly, so please continue to check back in for confirmation.
Date | Activity | Location |
| June 2024 | ||
01-02 Jun 24 | AAFC Think Tank #7 | Canberra |
| 22 Jun 24 | Adult Promotion Pathway Workshop | Canberra |
TBC | Adult Promotion Pathway WG Exec Feedback Sessions | 1-8WG |
| July 2024 | ||
TBC | Adult Promotion Pathway WG Exec Feedback Sessions | 1-8WG |
TBC | CLP Silver Trial | 1-8WG |
| August 2024 | ||
TBC | CLP Silver Trial | 1-8WG |
03 Aug 24 | AAFC Wing Information Sessions 2024 | |
04 Aug 24 | AAFC Wing Information Sessions 2024 | |
10 Aug 24 | AAFC Wing Information Sessions 2024 | |
11 Aug 24 | AAFC Wing Information Sessions 2024 | |
17 Aug 24 | AAFC Wing Information Sessions 2024 | |
24 Aug 24 | AAFC Wing Information Sessions 2024 | |
| September 2024 | ||
TBC | Implementation Workshop Adult Program | Sydney / Melbourne |
| October 2024 | ||
12 Oct 24 | Implementation Workshop Cadet Program | Sydney / Melbourne |
26-27 Oct 24 | NATHQ Conference | Canberra |
TBC | CLP Gold Trial | 1-8WG |
| November 2024 | ||
TBC | Cadet (ORI/INI/JUN) Evaluation | 1-8WG |
| December 2024 | ||
TBC | CLC/ALC Project Wash-up | 1-8WG |
Reaching New Heights
The release of the Reaching New Heights strategy is a milestone in the evolution of our Air Force Cadets program.
The strategy is an outcome of the AAFC Cadet and Adult Learning Curriculum Review, supported by encouraging results in test classes with Cadets and reflects the valuable feedback we have received at information sessions and online.
You can view and download a copy of the Reaching New Heights learn strategy to learn about the future of AAFC Cadet and Adult Programs here:
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Wing Information Sessions
Wing Information Session will be held and maintained across AAFC WGs to ensure consistency of message and providing the opportunity for broad feedback around the development and implementation of the Cadet and Adult Programs.
Download a copy of the Wing Information Session presentation HERE
Upcoming Wing Information Sessions
The 1WG Information Session is scheduled for Saturday 24 August 2024.
Time: TBC
Location: Virtual only (This session will be held in conjunction with the 2WG Information Session and virtual attendance will be facilitated through a video conferencing platform)
Further details including information session time and video conference link will be distributed in due course.
The 2WG Information Session is scheduled for Saturday 24 August 2024.
Time: TBC
Location: Gallipoli Barracks (Enoggera, QLD)
If members are unable to attend in person, this session will also have a virtual offering. Video conference links will be distributed closer to the date.
The 3WG Information Session is scheduled for Saturday 10 August 2024.
Time: 0900-1100 (AEST)
Location: RAAF Base Glenbrook (Glenbrook, NSW)
If members are unable to attend in person, this session will also have a virtual offering. Video conference links will be distributed closer to the date.
The 4WG Information Session is scheduled for Saturday 17 August 2024.
Time: 1000-1200 (AEST)
Location: RAAF Base Point Cook (Point Cook, VIC)
If members are unable to attend in person, this session will also have a virtual offering. Video conference links will be distributed closer to the date.
The 5WG Information Session is scheduled for Sunday 11 August 2024.
Time: 1000-1200 (AEST)
Location: Paterson Barracks (Launceston, TAS)
If members are unable to attend in person, this session will also have a virtual offering. Video conference links will be distributed closer to the date.
The 6WG Information Session is scheduled for Sunday 04 August 2024.
Time: 0900-1100 (ACST)
Location: RAAF Base Edinburgh (Edinburgh, SA)
If members are unable to attend in person, this session will also have a virtual offering. Video conference links will be distributed closer to the date.
The 7WG Information Session is scheduled for Saturday 03 August 2024.
Time: 0930-1130 (AWST)
Location: RAAF Base Pearce (Bullsbrook, WA)
If members are unable to attend in person, this session will also have a virtual offering. Video conference links will be distributed closer to the date.
The 8WG Information Session is scheduled for Sunday 04 August 2024.
Time: 0900-1100 (ACST)
Location: Virtual only (This session will be held in conjunction with the 6WG Information Session and virtual attendance will be facilitated through a video conferencing platform)
A video conference link will be distributed closer to the date.
